One selling point of smoked salmon is that you don't need to do much to it to get it on the table — but take it a step further and break out of the canape cliché. Here, you’ll whip it up in the food processor with fennel and cream cheese for a light spread. Serve it with baguette slices. It’s a quarter-hour of work for a savory, guest-friendly appetizer. (The New York Times)

Preparation

In a food processor, purée the salmon to a paste. Add the egg and pulse. Add the fromage blanc, cream cheese, lemon juice, fennel, salt and capers. Pulse a few times until light, fluffy and well blended. Scrape into a serving bowl, fold in 1 1/2 tablespoons of the chives and chill. Sprinkle the remaining chives over the dip and serve with baguette slices (or crackers).

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